Xplore Junior Language Courses

JUNIOR

LANGUAGE

COURSES

Spring, Summer & Year Round Programmes

UK ● USA ● Germany ● China xploretheworld.com

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LANGUAGE TUITION

SHORT-TERM

Our Courses Our short-term junior language courses are designed for students aged 6 to 17 to naturally improve their language efficiency in an engaging and rewarding environment.

We offer a range of programmes throughout the year to suit a variety of requirements: • Spring and Summer Integrated Courses • Year Round Group Travel; • Term Time & School Integration • In-School Delivery • Specialised Programmes • Seasonal Specific Programmes • Winter Tours During all our courses, students are integrated in a highly interactive, social environment with native speaking peers through a blended programme of structured language lessons, cultural excursions and adventure activity sessions.

Run by Xplore, our courses provide a language based learning environment through a variety of educational and leisure experiences.

Xplore has nearly 30 years of providing this unique blend of activities, and we know that offering students a programme such as this is the best way to not only improve language skills but also supports personal and social development through confidence enhancement and team building.

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Our Customers

Our junior language courses are available to be booked by a range of customers, including: • Schools and Colleges • Groups booked by agents (10+) • ‘Individual’ students booked by parents

Our Destinations Our all-inclusive integrated programmes during peak holiday times are available in England, USA, Germany and China.

Throughout the year, we also offer tailor-made short-term language courses to groups, schools and colleges worldwide.

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Spring & Summer

Integrated Courses

We believe that one of the most effective methods of learning or improving language skills is to do so within the country. Each year during both the spring and summer academic holidays, we offer fully integrated courses for students looking for a short-term study abroad experience whether it be for academic preparation or a language and leisure holiday.

Availability: England

USA

Germany

Spring Summer

Spring: Available: March / April Duration: 1, 2 or 3 weeks Student Age: 12 to 16

Summer: Available: July / August Duration: Arrival dates over an 8 week period Student Age: 6 to 17

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China

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Integrated Courses

Language

Tuition

Participating with our short-term language courses, students can learn and develop their confidence and use of English, German and Mandarin dependant on the destination of their course.

Key features include: • Clear, effective progress for students of all ages • Native speaking tutors • Small class sizes, split by ability • Peer-to-peer support system for integrated learning

English Across all our destinations, we teach our EFL lessons using Anglia Examination’s step-by-step approach to testing.

This offers a comprehensive and structured programme of assessing English language competence.

• Anglia operate worldwide and are internationally recognised • Compatible with the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR pathway) • Comparable against other EFL examination bodies such as Cambridge, TOEFL and IELTS • CELTA/TEFL certified and Qualified Teachers deliver our English lessons Through Anglia Examination‘s partnership with AIM Awards, Xplore offers Ofqual approved qualifications for students achieving a pass grade or higher for the top four levels of examinations.

These are Intermediate (B1), Advanced (B2), AcCEPT Proficiency (C1) and Masters (C2).

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CEFR C2

Anglia Examinations

Cambridge YLE/Main Suite

TOEIC

CPE

listening reading speaking writing

Integrated Courses

How Anglia Examination levels relate to other examination bodies:

CAE

490/455 200/200

Masters

Mastery

Proficiency in Business English

C1

AcCept Proficiency

EOP

Advanced Business English

B2

Vantage

Advanced

B1

Intermediate Intermediate Business English

Threshold

Waystage

Practical Business English

IELTS

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110-120

8 7.5 7

FCE

400/385 160/150

87-109

6.5 6 5.5

PET

275/275 120/120

57-86

5 4.5 4

Pre-Intermediate

A2

TOEFL IBT

KET Flyers

110/115 90/70

Elementary

A1

Breakthrough

Preliminary

Movers

Primary Junior First Step

Starters

60/60 50/30

Source: www.anglia.org/about-anglia/cefr-pathway

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Interaction

outside the classroom Activities At Xplore, we’ve recognised that an interactive and fun approach to learning can help junior students achieve, absorb and develop much more rapidly.

That’s why alongside structured EFL lessons we also offer a combination of adventure, sport and creative activity sessions to integrate students with native speaking peers.

All activity sessions are undertaken and supervised by carefully selected, fully trained, and English-speaking Xplore staff. They are designed to help build self-confidence and teamwork through an encouraging experience, which can inspire a positive impact on their lives.

Learning Outcomes • Personal and educational development for all students • Noticeable progression and improved confidence in using foreign languages • Global friendships • Daily experience of culture through food and environment 8

Integrated Courses

Cultural Excursions During the course, we introduce students to a variety of towns, cities and tourist attractions in close proximity to our locations.

These excursions aim to stimulate students’ use of language as well as allow students to experience and discover the destination’s culture with new friends.

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England Accommodation Students stay on campus at one of our residential study centres located close to popular towns and cities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Manchester. All centres offer excellent facilities and are set in beautiful grounds, which along with their locations guarantee to ensure a fantastic experience.

Excursions

Experiencing the history and culture of England, practicing the language in a real-life situation with native speakers and having some fun is what we aim for with our cultural excursions.

Based on our student centre locations, we offer day trips to large cities and the capital, London as well as smaller local towns and attractions.

Highlights • Well-equipped classrooms • Countryside locations close to popular cities • Excellent sport and activity facilities • Comfortable accommodation

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England

Quality Assurance and Visa Support Xplore is inspected by ABLS (Accreditation Body for Language Services), a UK Border Agency approved body, which allows us to support any necessary student visa applications for short-term courses.

Through our accreditation with ABLS, we have achieved a Travel Safe award for our continued commitment to student safety and protection.

Facts Ages: 6 to 17 Availability: Spring and summer

(for year round travel please see page 18 to 23)

Languages: English Please contact us for more information.

We can provide suitable centre information sheets based on your requirements.

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USA Accommodation Our US junior language course is offered in three destinations with different accommodation options: Asheville

Homestay and Campus

Los Angeles

Campus

Georgia

Homestay

Excursions There are numerous cities and attractions that the USA has to offer, and many of these we include within our courses. We also try to include other more local and undiscovered wonders to make the course an experience to remember.

Facts Ages: 12 to 17 Availability: Summer

(for year round travel please see page 18 to 23)

Languages: English Please contact us for more information.

We can provide suitable centre information sheets based on your requirements.

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United States

Asheville North Carolina

Asheville lies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Students can choose to stay on either a homestay basis with a friendly local family or on campus at our ‘Blue Ridge Assembly’ centre. Students are integrated with American peers through their new ‘homestay siblings’ and staying on campus with other students.

Excursions include hikes, tubing and rafting in and around the mountains and waterfalls close by as well as experiencing a genuine professional baseball game and a trip to Carowinds, the local theme park.

St. Simons Island

Georgia – plus Orlando, Florida

Los Angeles California

Based on an island along the coast of Georgia, our homestay programme integrates students with local teenagers for activities, volunteer projects and day trips to local attractions. Being immersed in a host family environment, gives students further opportunity to practice their English and experience real-life American living.

After time on the island, we travel to Orlando to enjoy some of its top attractions, such as Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and the water rides at cool Aquatica.

Students stay in halls of residence at Loyola Marymount University, minutes away from the Pacific Ocean.

On campus, students experience a soft integration with American students who are on site during sport activities and social time. Off campus, students enjoy local educational tours and recreational afternoons.

The LA experience includes the Hollywood sign, biking or skating along Venice beach and a full day trip riding rollercoasters at Universal Studios, as well as visiting the historic Olvera street and spending time at the beach.

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Germany Accommodation Located in the west of Germany within Sauerland, Hachen is a purpose built study campus. It offers high quality accommodation in a ‘village setting’ and with woodland, a lake, swimming pool and a climbing wall, there are lots of sport and adventure activities to enjoy as well as space to relax.

Highlights • Purpose built study centre • Cabin-style village accommodation • Fantastic sport and activity facilities • Classrooms perfect for small class sizes 14

Germany

Excursions The location of this centre is ideal for students visiting the historic city of Cologne, known for its world famous cathedral and great shopping.

Not too much further afield there are local attractions such as the Movie Park with thrilling rides, the water park “NASS” with lots of flumes or one of Europe’s biggest shopping malls, the Centro in Oberhausen.

Facts Ages: 12 to 16 Availability: Spring and summer

(for year round travel please see page 18 to 23)

Languages: English and German Please contact us for more information.

We can provide suitable centre information sheets based on your requirements.

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China China is becoming a popular destination for international students.

With the opportunity to learn Mandarin and experience the unique oriental culture of the fastest developing region in the world, this short-term language course is an excellent destination with much to offer.

This camp is specifically designed for both international and Chinese students and is run by an experienced Xplore team along with local staff.

Accommodation

During this three-week language course, students will spend 12 nights fully integrated on-campus at a high-quality facilitated study centre. The campus will be home to the students whilst they participate in an active and exciting programme of shared Mandarin and English lessons and activities, continuing their integration during meal times and in accommodation.

Highlights • 3-week programme including cultural tours of Beijing and Shanghai • On-campus accommodation with excellent facilities • Peer-to-peer language lessons in both Mandarin and English 16

Excursions

China

We include a tour programme of two of the largest cities in China; Beijing and Shanghai. These tours allow students to experience the rich culture the country holds.

In Beijing, students visit popular sights such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China. Whilst visiting Shanghai, experience the exotic markets and see the bright lights of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Facts Ages: 12 to 16 Availability: Summer

(for year round travel please see page 18 to 23)

Languages: English and Mandarin Please contact us for more information.

We can provide suitable centre information sheets based on your requirements.

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Year Round Travel for Groups Outside of the main spring and summer academic holiday periods we can facilitate bespoke term time group travel for schools and colleges worldwide.

We have the experience, expertise and knowledge in organising such short-term language trips and can work with you in designing a programme that suits your requirements and budget: • Language tuition (in English, French, Spanish, German & Mandarin) • Excursions & entrances • City tours (including overnight accommodation) • Adventure activity sessions • Specialist sports coaching and fixture organisation • Transport (including flights, trains, buses and ferries)

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Year Round Travel

School Integrations One of the key features of our short-term language courses is the element of integration with native speaking peers. During the spring and summer, this is achieved on site, but during term time we utilise our strong partnerships with local schools.

This unique course feature offers your school: • Full integration with student peers • True, in-country, school experience • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) • Visits to Primary, Secondary schools and Colleges If requested, we can organise for visiting groups to be invited into a local school to participate in class with native students.

In-School Delivery If travelling abroad is not an option for your school, we can offer team building or project days tailored to suit the learning curriculum, delivered at your school by our fully trained, English-speaking staff.

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Specialised

Programmes For many years, we have provided year round language courses for groups, with a high number returning to travel with us year after year. For these groups we have designed programmes that meet their specific requirements of a short-term language course.

Bilingual Schools

Refined UK programme meeting the requirements of The European Platform for Dutch Education.

PON (Programma Operativo Nazionale)

Bespoke C1 programme in line with the Italian curriculum.

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Year Round Travel

These specialised programmes benefit from: • A blended approach to language education • School integrations, activities and cultural excursions • English language lessons through Anglia Examinations • Schools can choose to reside at; • One of our dedicated study centres • Chosen hostel/hotel in a UK city

If you are interested in an individually tailored language programme for your school or group, please contact us with your requirements.

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Specific Academic

Holiday Programmes

In England, we can also facilitate language courses during other UK academic holidays. We have designed all-inclusive short-courses for these term breaks, which are also available for students on academic year placements studying long-term in the UK.

October Half Term Available

October / November

Duration

18 nights

Student Age

14 to 17

February Half Term Available

February

Duration

9 nights

Student Age

14 to 17

May Half Term Available

May

Duration

9 nights

Student Age

14 to 17

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During the winter months of December and January, Europe is an exciting place to visit. We offer a range of cultural language tour programmes, tailored for the winter period in the UK and Germany as well as other popular destinations for winter sports.

Key tour suggestions: • Festive shopping • City sightseeing • Traditional Christmas markets • Skiing and snowboarding resorts • Historic and cultural landmarks

Please contact us and we can provide information based on your requirements.

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Year Round Travel

Winter Tours

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Our International Offices:

Academic Year Placements Quality study abroad high school placements designed to make a positive, long-lasting difference to students’ education and future prospects.

• For students aged 14 to 18

UK

• Broad choice of schools located in UK, USA, Germany & China

12 Bury Street, Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1HA United Kingdom

• Boarding and homestay accomodation available

T: +44 (0)1449 742700

• Rewarding study abroad experience

USA

One Town Square Blvd.

Suite 204 Asheville, NC 28803 United States

For more information or to request our Academic Year Placement brochure, please visit xploretheworld.com/agents

T: +1 (828) 651-8502

Germany

Theodorstr. 48 22761 Hamburg Germany T: +49 (0)40 429 336 00

China

Room 720, 7th Floor, Tagen Chuangye Building, No.7, Shangbao Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518034 China T: +86 755 8353 1252 youtube.com/TheXTWChannel facebook.com/XploreTheWorld 24

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